After ‘excruciating’ wait, Sun Devils learn NCAA Tournament fate: They’re in

For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Sun Devils are going to the NCAA Tournament.


Waiters, bartenders worry that proposed rule to pool tips will hit pay

WASHINGTON - A Labor Department proposal to allow businesses to pool tips at restaurants and bars is meant to help "back of the house" workers like cooks and dishwashers, but bartenders and waitresses are worried that it will mean a severe hit to their main source of income.


A single decision seven years ago altered career path of Suns’ Devin Booker

Devin Booker is one of the hottest young stars in the NBA. One decision during high school helped make it possible.


Shifting gears: Female mechanic empowers women to enter automotive world

A female auto-repair shop owner works to increase the number of women in a male-dominated industry.


March 6, 2018 Newscast | Cronkite News

Stories on the homeless count, homemade wine, opioids and more


Chinese Culture and Cuisine Festival offers a taste of Asia to Valley residents

Phoenicians came together to celebrate the year of the dog at annual Chinese Cultural Festival.


Arizona gun shop owner on retailers’ new restrictions: ‘I can understand why they did it’

David LaRue, the owner of Legendary Guns Inc. in Phoenix, said he was skeptical the decision by several major retailers this week to restrict gun sales would cause a boost to his business.


A 36-hour tattoo, other stories from Cactus League body art

Tattoos are more than just body art to many major league players. They can be markers on a player's life timeline.


Arizonans join hundreds paying respects to Billy Graham at Capitol

WASHINGTON - Arizona residents Crystal Van Dyke and Jamie Wooldridge were some of the first in line to pay respects to famed evangelist Rev. Billy Graham as he was lying in honor in the Capitol Rotunda, one of few civilians accorded the honor.


3 major retailers across the country ban sale of guns, ammunition to customers younger than 21 years old

In a statement released Wednesday morning, Dick's CEO said they will no longer sell assault rifles or high capacity magazines.


Tempe opens low-income housing targeted to veterans, families

Tempe opened a 50-unit development, Valor on Eighth near downtown that has been leased to 45 low-income residents, including 13 veterans and their families.


Feds’ plan could add food stamp work requirement in most counties

WASHINGTON - A USDA plan to more strictly enforce a work requirement for able-bodied food stamp recipients could mean the rule would apply in all but the two Arizona counties with the highest jobless rate - down from the current 12 counties and most Indian reservations.